Winning a new job: A learning list for success
Is 2025 your year for winning a new job?
The marketplace this year remains highly competitive, across all industries, levels and parts of Australia, but don’t let that get you down. With some dedicated learning, a sharp focus and an investment of time, you’ll get there.
Because scouting for job possibilities, preparing application material, and then applying and moving through interviews is chaotic, it’s best to concentrate on one step at a time. It’s also critical to be up to scratch with the latest information, tips, tricks and techniques for being in the market.
Every week face2face has provided free expert articles, tools and resources to jobseekers. You’ll find these under ‘resources’ on this website.
Our recruiters have done some hard work and compiled a list of helpful articles to dive into at various stages of your job search. Each only takes 5 minutes to read and you’re guaranteed to learn heaps. That includes whether you’re:
- new to the job market (say a graduate)
- looking for work after an extended time away (say for study or travel)
- a return-to-work parent (say a mum or dad seeking new opportunities)
- a current employee wanting change (say a career move sideways)
- a mature-aged worker seeking supplementary income (say through part-time work)
- a professional applying for new possibilities (say a promotion).
We’ve divided these articles into topics for ease-of-use and to help you concentrate your efforts. The list may look daunting at first glance but, as we’ve said, it only takes a few minutes to read each article, and you can cover them in stages. So treat the list like an index and tackle topics individually so reading is manageable.
Learn and enjoy.
Job application material
Resume
How to get yourself ‘resume ready’
What not to include in your resume
Resume writing: quantify your achievements
Fudging your resume: the repercussions
Career break: how to handle on your resume
Cover letter, elevator pitch, one-page pitch
Tips for writing a cracker cover letter
Perfecting your elevator pitch
Nailing the one-page written pitch
Marketing yourself online
Does your LinkedIn profile shine?
Can a recruiter find you on LinkedIn?
Do employers look at social media profiles?
Golden nuggets: How to be more hireable
Transferable skills, hard/soft skills and cultural fit
Transferable skills: What you need to know
Transferable skills: More important than ever
Case study: The power of transferable skills
Soft vs hard skills: Care about the difference
Explore the world of squiggly careers
Cultural fit: Techniques for getting it right
Selection criteria
Selection criteria: How to respond
Cracking the code on selection criteria
Salary
Salary expectations and your resume
The salary question: Answer like a pro
References
References: Do’s and don’ts from the pros
Referees: How to choose and prepare them
Interview techniques
22 top interview questions and sample answers
The panel interview: How to ace it
How to interview like a professional
Qs to ask (and not ask) at your interview
Be a star with star techniques
Nailing behavioural questions at interview
Interviews: How to address your biggest weakness
Standing out for the right reasons at interview
What not to do during interview
How to minimise interview nerves
Job offers
Steps for handling more than one job offer
Job offer: Do you automatically accept?
Australian Public Service jobs
APS Values and Code of Conduct
Is now the time to contract into the APS?
Merit lists and pools: What, why and how
Security clearances: Your starter guide
Guide to government security clearances
Using recruitment services
Stages of the recruitment process
Recruitment myth busters: What you should know
The top questions jobseekers ask recruiters
Are all recruitment agencies equal?
Choosing an award-winning recruiter
What jobseekers don’t like about recruitment
Qs to ask your recruiter before interview
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We can help you find your perfect job
Whether it’s your first job, a new job, a career change, a promotion or re-entering the workforce after a break, we’re here. face2face will help you create a winning resume, boost your interview skills, and support you to find your perfect position.
